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Side Letter: Europe fund frenzy?Europe's fundraising scene is bracing for a busy 2026; CalPERS approves a radical portfolio overhaul; why Asia-Pacific is divided over exit expectations.
Side Letter: Reallocating for retirementIn today's edition, Australia's ageing population could have ramifications for PE allocations; why the UK's PE community is in a holding pattern; and the structural changes behind APAC's maturing exit markets.
Side Letter: Bae, Gray at the HKMABlackstone says AI disruption could impact its exit timelines; and KKR's Bae says APAC is generating half of its global PE distributions. Plus: Coller sells another GP stake. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
KKR’s Bae: APAC will generate half our PE distributions this yearJapan is KKR’s second-largest private equity investment destination, with India also in the top four, co-chief Joseph Bae told an HKMA event in Hong Kong.
How private equity could reshape Latin AmericaPE has a major role to play in the region’s future, with regulatory changes and increased pension plan investment leading the charge.
Sustainability: Managers double down on value creation and metricsAfter an era of exuberance, expansion and ‘rockstar’ roles, sustainability in private markets is being more closely tethered to value creation.
Seven deals signal PE’s rising appetite for patient engagement platformsPrivate equity is zeroing in on healthtech investments that focus on technology-driven patient support.
Side Letter: Rebranding riskGPs will need to strike a careful balance when appealing to new and existing LP audiences. Plus: LPs reap rewards from sector specialist funds; and how employee ownership schemes impact returns. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
How will emerging managers fare in a consolidating market?Competition for capital is fierce, but new firm formation is poised to continue nonetheless.
Industry consolidation: New investor classes drive acquisitions and partnershipsThe top force fuelling M&A among private markets managers is the ambition to become as relevant to private wealth and insurance money tomorrow as institutional capital today.